Investors are taking notice as they are realizing that what is good for the environment can also be very good for the wallet. Leading the way to a "green" future is the electric vehicle market that offers consumers cost savings through efficiency, while at the same time giving investors following the sector, strong upside potential. Stocks in this segment have also received a boost as oil prices remain above $70 per barrel, and global warming has become a top priority among politicians and consumers.

Overcoming some of the historical challenges found within the electric car market are companies that have placed their focus on research and development to introduce next generation transportation systems to the market. Recent announcements within this market have added a sense of confidence in electric vehicles as a viable transportation alternative.

The days of the solar industry being an under funded “cottage industry” are over and with the onset of serious funding, a bright new future awaits us all.

Brazil’s Technology and Digital Media Market Growth
According to IDC Worldwide PC Tracker December 2006, computer sales, to include desktops, notebooks and ultra portables increased 21.5% to just under 1.79 million units in the third quarter of 2006, in comparison to the same time period in 2005. Total sales for the first three quarters of 2006 reached over 5 million units, up approximately 28% from 2005 numbers. This growth can be attributed to a variety of factors such as government incentives, a high level of Internet use (12 th in the world according to eTForecasts) and overall economic growth leading to increased consumer purchasing power.

Plus it probably won’t blow up in your lap.

More than half of India's 1.1 billion population is below the age of 25 years and incomes are rising, but strict government controls on advertising, manufacturing capacities, distribution, retail and pricing pose a big challenge to firms seeking growth.